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Renovations and construction in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is close to home for Carleton Prime: some of our team members live in Smiths Falls and the surrounding area.
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Smiths Falls
Permits come from the Town
Smiths Falls is close to home for Carleton Prime: some of our team members live in Smiths Falls and the surrounding area. We work there on everything from kitchen and bathroom remodels to additions and new homes. Two things set building there apart: the Town runs its own permits, and the Rideau Canal runs right through town.
Building permits in Smiths Falls are reviewed and approved by the Town's Building Services. Applications can be submitted online. We work out which permits your project needs and apply for them on your behalf.
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Local people, local homes
Because some of our team live here, Smiths Falls is not a long drive to a job site for us. It is our own community. That makes it easier to get to a site early, to check on work between visits, and to come back quickly when something needs looking at after the job is done.
Smiths Falls has a wide range of homes, from older houses close to the downtown and the canal to newer neighbourhoods on the edges of town. Older homes often bring surprises once walls are opened, such as dated wiring, plaster instead of drywall, or uneven floors, so we look for those before the estimate rather than after.
Waterfront on the Rideau Canal
If your property fronts the canal, the shoreline brings a second authority into the picture. None of it is complicated. It just has to be planned. Parks Canada has jurisdiction over the bed of the Rideau Canal. A dock, a boathouse or anything else built in, on or over it needs a Parks Canada permit before work begins. It also suggests checking with the Town and the local conservation authority, since other approvals can apply.
For work on the house itself, none of that changes much. For anything that touches the water, it is worth knowing about at the start.
Smiths Falls
What we do in Smiths Falls
- Kitchen remodels and bathroom remodels
- Basement renovations and secondary dwelling units
- Home additions and garages
- Custom homes
- Flooring, drywall and painting
Services in Smiths Falls
Every service Carleton Prime offers is available in Smiths Falls, as a whole project or just the part you need.
- Kitchen remodels
- Bathroom remodels
- Basement renovations
- Secondary dwelling units
- Additional dwelling units
- Home additions
- Garage builds
- Custom homes
- Home renovations, inside and out
- Decks and fences
- Flooring and hardwood
- Tile installation
- Drywall
- Framing
- Rental and multi-unit
- Subcontractor services
- Painting, interior and exterior
- Finishing a renovation
Frequently asked questions
Who issues building permits in Smiths Falls?
The Town of Smiths Falls, through its Building Services.
Does work near the canal need Parks Canada approval?
Work built in, on or over the bed of the Rideau Canal, such as a dock or boathouse, needs a Parks Canada permit before it starts. Work on the house itself does not involve Parks Canada.
Do you have team members near Smiths Falls?
Yes. Some of our team members live in Smiths Falls and the surrounding area.
Do you apply for the building permit in Smiths Falls?
Yes. We work out which permits your project needs and apply for them with the Town on your behalf.
Can you renovate an older home near downtown Smiths Falls?
Yes. Older homes are a big part of renovation work here. We look for the things they tend to hide, such as old wiring, plaster walls and uneven floors, before giving you an estimate.
Do you work outside the town itself?
Yes. Our service area covers Smiths Falls and the surrounding area, Perth, Carleton Place, Ottawa and the rest of the Ottawa Valley.
What warranty comes with the work?
A five-year warranty on construction and a two-year warranty on painting.
What we build in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls
Kitchen remodels
Cabinets, counters and layout, planned and finished by one company, with licensed trades for electrical and plumbing.
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Smiths Falls
Basement renovations
Dry, warm, finished space with bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry.
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Smiths Falls
Home additions
Room additions and second storeys that fit your house and lot.
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The permit, Building Code and bylaw points on this page come from these authorities. Rules change, so check the current version before relying on any of it.
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